Taft High School from Google Street View. (Google Street View)
SAN ANTONIO – The Taft High School bowling team was recognized at a Northside Independent School District meeting Tuesday for its state championship win.
The Raiders defeated Amarillo in a 2-game series after senior Adrian Gonzales threw three strikes in the 10th frame to overcome a 26-pin deficit and take home the state title.
Taft High School Bowling Team (Northside Bowling)
Gonzales also qualified for the Boys Singles Finals, where he finished 7th.
The Raiders’ full roster includes:
Bri Daugherty, Freshman
Adrian Gonzales, Senior
Josiah Redding, Sophomore
Hudson Smith, Freshman
Ayden Snyder, Junior
Alejandro Vasquez, Sophomore
The board also recognized Wil Shelton of Sotomayor High School for receiving a $2,500 scholarship recognizing bowling and academic achievement.
Christian Riley joined KSAT 12 in June 2025. He returned to the Lone Star State after serving as the senior digital producer at the NBC affiliate in mid-Missouri and earned two Missouri Broadcasters Association awards.